Jeff West got lost in China and all the deals fell through?
The Company is dispatching our Director Sales Operations, JEFF WEST, to China and other stops in East Asia on March 4, 2016. Jeff has set up meetings over the coming weeks with several companies who are interested in distributing Nate's Homemade Pancake and Waffle Batter throughout the region. Jeff has extensive experience in working with companies in China and other countries in Asia, and has worked with them in the past in introducing and marketing new products into their marketplaces. Prior to working with the Company, J eff has owned his own company since 2006, and he has been working in global sales, marketing, business development and product distribution since 2000. We are confident that his experience and contacts in the region will enable the Company to successfully explore and develop new marketing opportunities for our products.
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
Dated March 3, 2016.
On April 11, 2016, the Company sent samples to Kroger’s Corporate Office and New Product Evaluation Division. Jeff West is having ongoing conversations with Krogers to determine next steps.
The Company also sent samples to QVC for evaluation and Jeff West is following up with his contacts at QVC for next steps.
On April 28 th , 2016, the Company sent samples and product information to ConAgra's Innovation Group for evaluation. ConAgra expressed interest in evaluating Nate’s Homemade Pancake and Waffle Batter and the samples were sent in response to their request. ConAgra has maintained an interest in aerosol batters due to their long term relationship with Nate Steck. Their initial response to the product was positive and the samples are now being evaluated by the Innovation Group at ConAgra
On December 8, 2016, the Company met with the senior buyer for Bristol Farms grocery stores. Our meeting was very successful, and we can announce that Bristol Farms will become our 1 st retail grocery store customer. Bristol Farms is an independent grocery store chain in California focused on marketing to an affluent customer base. The Company has provided Bristol Farms everything required to complete the vendor certification process over the next 30 days. The buyer is preparing purchase orders for delivery of Nate’s Homemade Pancake and Waffle Batter to begin after February 1, 2017. The Company is currently setting up a schedule for in-store demonstrations at Bristol Farms stores in order to introduce customers to the great taste, convenience and simplicity of our product. The Company is confident that our relationship with Bristol Farms will open doors with other grocery chains and contribute significantly to the Companies growth during 2017.
